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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 373.29 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 373.29 and 247.11 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 373.29 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/373.29 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 373.29 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 92,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,243.69/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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